Self Study

Everyone deplores narcissism, especially in others. The vain are by turns annoying or absurd, offending us whether they are blissfully oblivious or proudly aware of their behavior. But are narcissism and vanity really as bad as they seem? Can we avoid them even if we try? In Mirror, Mirror, Simon Blackburn, the author of such best-selling philosophy books as Think, Being Good, and Lust, says that narcissism, vanity, pride, and self-esteem are more complex than they first appear and have innumerable good and bad forms.

When his missionary brother renounced faith in favor of atheism, Perry Marshall was plunged into crisis and doubt. He decided: “I”m going to let science make this decision for me.” He asked: “Is the hand at the end of my arm purposeful? Or is it purposeless?” He leapt into the void of evolution and the origin of life. He could not have begun to anticipate what he was about to discover. Living things were far more sophisticated than textbooks were saying.

Book summary of Grit by Angela Duckworth.

Matt Kailey lived as a straight woman for the first forty-two years of his life, and then he changed. With the help of a good therapist, chest surgery, and some strong doses of testosterone, Kailey began living life as the man he’d always wanted to be. In Just Add Hormones, he answers all the questions you’ve ever had about what it’s like to live as a transsexual.

Growing up, I’ve struggled with wearing different personality masks. I realized that unless I find my real self and discover my true personality type, there was a very good chance that I would never be able to enjoy healthy, happy, and meaningful relationships. So I looked at all the research I could find that could give me clues to my real personality. Ultimately, I stumbled upon this secret that would be responsible for helping me find my true type and finally be myself.

Do you feel like you're doing it all for everyone-all the time? This book offers mindful self-awareness practices to help you prioritize self-care, soothe stress, and create a life of joy, fulfillment, and well-being.

It seems obvious to say that we live in very self-conscious world, one where the ubiquity of social media provides a constant pressure to advertise and perform for friends and peers. Because we are living in one of the most connected eras in our history, our mental makeup is surely influenced by all of it.

Cosmic Publications is proud to offer this bundle summary of Jordan Peterson's best-selling books 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Here, you will find full chapter summaries, bonus sections such as discussion questions, trivia questions, and background information about Jordan Peterson.

Short on time? Or, maybe, you’ve already read or listened to the book but need a refresher on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage. Brené Brown’s 20-minute TED talk, “The Power of Vulnerability” is one of the most watched TED talks of all time with more than 40 million views. In this audiobook (not available as a book), she explores the idea more fully in a series of six one-hour talks.

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young listeners and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

Book summary: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle. If you aren't a fan of the "fluff" that comes along with most books and would much rather skip to the nuggets of wisdom and actionable content in a very easily absorbed way including key takeaways - then I believe this is the audiobook for you.

Book summary of Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins.

Book summary of The Code of The Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani.

Meaningful experiences don't come without commitment—you need slow magic for profound and enduring work. Featuring dozens of hands-on exercises and theoretical discussions of magic, this book supports you in making big changes without getting burned out.

This is a summary of Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by The Top Tier Summaries.

This affirmations audiobook is designed to provide students who struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a resource to help them achieve academically, socially, and emotionally.

Women of color today are contributing to an unprecedented wave of "firsts"-whether they are the first in a family to attend college, the first to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or the first in public office, women of color are reaching new heights of influence. Cecilia Muñoz was a first, too, and she knows what it means to make her way without exemplars to follow. The first Latinx to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council, Muñoz draws lessons from the challenges she faced as the senior Hispanic person in the Obama White House.

This is an audio summary of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, a book that helps you confront your deeply ingrained habits, so you can start to make a change for the better.

In this incredibly inspiring autobiographical self-help book, David shares his journey of transformation, including how he went from being a 297-pound exterminator to one of the toughest men on the planet. The man has managed to overcome unimaginable pain and tragedy in life - and still found a way to conquer his challenges and accomplish his goals.

Book summary of The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone.